ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON AND BUTTER

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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pounds medium to large asparagus, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel lower half to two thirds of each asparagus stalk with a vegetable peeler. Cook asparagus in a wide 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water, uncovered, until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well in a colander, then return to pot and toss with butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

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